I attended college in Washington, DC and got through four years without ever owning or even using a car. But when I decided to stay in the area after graduation, I realized I might occasionally need a set of wheels. I planned to use public transportation for getting to and from work, but I knew there […]
With tuition payments due this month, who couldn’t use a few extra dollars towards books and classes? Time to learn how to use some of our previous 0% Balance Transfer offers in combination with your state’s 529 plan for some big savings! You can use this strategy to create a self-managed monthly tuition payment plan or […]
This week’s Free Money Friday offer is a special one for all of the Moms, Dads and caregivers out there! Amazon is offering a new program called “Amazon Mom” that offers some great money saving benefits! How to Become an Amazon Mom Member Sign up at Amazon Mom and tell them whether you are a […]
I decided to move our portfolio into 100% stocks. But it’s not a scary as it might sound. I’ve been maintaining a 88/12 stock/bond asset allocation for awhile now. But we have a few components to our portfolio that haven’t been included. I want to include them for a more holistic picture. Pension Plan. The […]
This is the second of two posts on newlywed finances. Yesterday we talked about having your first big financial talk, managing money, and setting a budget. Today, we’re going to look at a more long-term approach to dealing with finances as a married couple. Setting Goals Before you ever get married or move in together, you […]
The clock is ticking for Congress to decide the fate on the Obama tax cuts. Will they pass in time for end of the year tax planning? As of right now, the tax brackets are up in the air, you can estimate what your taxes might look like with the 2011 tax calculator. Our current […]
This is the first of two posts on newlywed finances. This seemed to be the summer of weddings for many of my close friends (and lots of personal finance writers, including Amanda right here at My Dollar Plan!). In April and May, I had weddings or related events FIVE weekends in a row! Two friends […]
I can’t remember how many times I’ve heard people classify debts as good debt and bad debt. And the definition is based on what the debt is for. For example, mortgages and student loans are classified as good debt, and auto loans and credit card debt are often classified as bad debt. I don’t agree. […]
This week we’re taking a popular Free Money Friday offer and matching the sign up bonus. Sign up for Ebates and we’ll match your sign up bonus or enter you in a drawing for a $100 giveaway, your choice! Ebates is a favorite around here; it was voted most popular cash back program by readers. […]
For those of you who jumped on the Sprint SERO plan back in 2008 and the subsequent $70 Sprint Credit, there’s good news! As all the new phones roll out, most of them are not allowed to be activated on SERO. Of course, it’s not worth complaining about since the $30 plan is one of […]
